Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

why

preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's

the door of the hospital room, Aunt

and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face. Curious, I approached her again and asked softly, "What

her hands clenched into fists on the blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if

asked, "What is

off the bed and asked me to help lift

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the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece of craftsmanship not seen

Laura helped me put it around my neck

valuable, I can't

"This belongs to you."

words unsaid. Finally, she simply said," Trust

hesitated. "Is this... something my parents

wealthy, it would have been difficult for them to

"Yes..."

tucking the pendant inside my clothing, she avoided

"Consider it so?"

her words, but Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more. "Alright, I'm tired. You should

with a heart full of questions, toccasionally touched the silver pendant

it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a

same time, Ryan

the pressing matters on my mind,

tone was indifferent. "I heard there was trouble

"Yeah."

pressed the brake slowly. "Ryan, can you help me

fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was buzzing

him, I didn't know

seemed to be signing something, the sound of a pen scratching